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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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